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Wildcat golfers finish 9th in rainy state tournament

June 9, 2018

Wildcat golfers Rory Myers, Rory Bessinger, Tyler Omness, Carson Sevigny and Mitch Salisbury, ninth best in the state. (Photo courtesy of Jill Buchanan Salisbury) A record-breaking performance seemed to be a fitting finish for a record-breaking season for the Wayland High School boys' golf team at the Division 2 state...

Wayland schools’ retiring staff honored at ceremony

June 9, 2018

Wayland Union Schools earlier this spring honored retiring staff members (from left) Kathy Lehnertz, secretary, high school guidance, 3.14 years of service; Brenda Kraima, transportation supervisor, 19.95 years;Joyce Steffes, secretary, high school, 21.30 years, Connie Sevigny, secretary, Pine Street, 31.11 years; and Suzanne MacIntosh (not pictured), preschool teacher, Baker Elementary, 8...

Lady Wildcats’ season ends with 2-1 loss in regionals

June 9, 2018

Abby Merice The Wayland varsity girls' softball team's season was concluded Saturday in the regionals with a tough 2-1 loss to Spring Lake. The Lady Wildcats, who this year won their 24th O-K Gold Conference championship and 10th straight district tournament, completed their season with a 20-7-1. It is indeed...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Silly season begins for 72nd District

June 8, 2018

The silly season indeed has begun. A very competitive election contest for state representative from the 72nd District already is showing signs of being entertaining, thanks to a gaffe by current State Rep. Steven Johnson. Johnson, who is seeking election to his second two-year term in Lansing, committed a faux...

Watson OKs reimbursement plan for tribe land trusts

June 8, 2018

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution supporting the Hopkins Area Fire Department's recommendation for negotiating with the Gun Lake Tribe when it takes land into federal trust. The Fire Authority unanimously recommended that all local government units that have lost tax revenue when the tribe takes land...

Chris Rupke wins Brenner Outstanding Teacher award

June 8, 2018

Chris Rupke (left) has been selected as this year's winner of the Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Rupke is an elementary art teacher. The honor is bestowed annually in honor of Kathy Brenner, who died at age 18 of cystic fibrosis in October 1993. The award was established by...

Sincerely: Use your only power to vote Aug. 7, Nov. 6

June 8, 2018

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “If voting really made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain Though I have the highest regard for the author of this quote and most of his commentary, I...

Watson learns family head, not girl, buried roadside

June 8, 2018

This is the tombstone in Watson Township near 115th Avenue and 23rd Street. (Photo courtesy of Heidi Chappell-Belka) New information reveals that the supposed nearly 120-year-old roadside grave in Watson Township actually contains the body of the former property owner rather than an infant girl. The tragic and eerie story...

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Army Bob: U.S. military base in Poland is a good idea

June 8, 2018

by Robert M. Traxler Poland is offering to pay $2 billion to establish a permanent U.S. military presence in its country, according to a recently revealed proposal. “This proposal outlines the clear and present need for a permanent U.S. armored division deployed in Poland. Poland’s commitment is to provide significant support...

WHS 1600-meter relay team wins all-state accolades

June 8, 2018

The four members of the Wayland High School 1600-meter relay team were awarded all-state accolades for finished eighth in their event last Saturday in the Division 2 state meet. They were (from left) Ashton Ordway, Josh Butler, Seth Sevenski-Popma and Caleb Wolf. Also earning all-state honors was sprinter Brittney Houseman...

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